God has called us to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8). People must hear the gospel in order to enter into a right relationship with God. The Great Commission from Jesus requires the broken and fervent praying of God?s people. If the gospel is going to penetrate the darkness of this world, God?s people must plead for this.
At times a believer may feel overwhelmed by this call to pray. There are many nations, many needs and many opportunities. How can you pray for the spread of the gospel across the nations? How can you pray powerfully and effectively in this area?
The Advance Prayer Plan has been devised to help you pray for the spread of the gospel. It is offered as a model to help you join God in his work of bringing the nations to himself. The prayer plan is based on the days of the week. Each day will have a specific emphasis.You can adapt this plan in a variety of ways to meet your needs and your burdens. Whenever you pray, you need to be sensitive to the Holy Spirit?s leadership. He can guide you according to this plan. Sometimes he may have you pray in a different direction.
Monday - Missionaries
On this day, you can intercede for the needs and the requests of missionaries. Consider adopting some missionaries and interceding for them and their work.
Tuesday - Nations
Consider adopting particular nations that you will pray for?nations where the missionaries that you are praying for are serving.
Wednesday - People Groups
You can adopt particular people groups for which you will specifically intercede. Pray for the people groups that your missionaries are working among.
Thursday - World Leaders
Locate a list of the world leaders such as that found at Kingdom Praying, http://www.kingdompraying.com/. Pray through this list over a period of time. Each Thursday you might pray for a particular number of the leaders, praying for the leaders of the nations where the missionaries for whom you are praying live.
Friday - Listening Day
Use this day simply to wait on the Lord. Ask him, "Father,what needs do you want me to pray for today? Guide me in how you want me to pray for the spread of the gospel." As he impresses names and needs on your mind and heart, pray with fervency.
Saturday - Bible Translation
Pray for the translation of the Scripture into the languages of the world. You might consider praying for the translation of the Bible into the languages where your missionaries are working.
Sunday - Your Church and a Heart for Missions
Plead with God to give your church a heart for the nations. Pray that the believers of your church would be committed to sharing their faith and be involved in missions through prayer, giving, and taking part in missions projects and trips.
